26 days in Paris & Berlin Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet, Palace of Versailles, &more) and Rouen (Musee national de l'Education, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, &more). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris day trip planner.

Madrid, Spain to Paris is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Paris, with highs around 8°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Explore Berlin's surroundings by going to Dresden (Schinkelwache, Procession of Princes, &more). There's still lots to do: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Zoo Berlin, explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, and examine the collection at Topography of Terror.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Berlin trip planning tool.

Fly from Paris to Berlin in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.